refereeing
ˌrɛfəˈriːɪŋ
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Definition of refereeing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sports officiatingact of officiating a game or sport
  • His refereeing during the soccer match was fair and unbiased..
officiating umpiring
2.
academiaTECH.the evaluation of academic work for publicationTECH.
  • Refereeing for journals is a critical academic responsibility.
assessment evaluation peer review

Adjective

1.
sportsrelated to overseeing sports games
  • He took a refereeing role in the local football match.
officiating umpiring
2.
academiaTECH.pertaining to evaluating academic workTECH.
  • She is part of the refereeing committee for the journal.
critical evaluative
3.
conflict resolutionRareinvolving settling disputesRare
  • His refereeing skills were crucial in the negotiation process.
arbitrating judging mediating
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Origin of refereeing

French, référer (to refer)

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sports
related to refereeing in sports

Examples of refereeing in a sentence

  • She took a course in refereeing to improve her skills.
  • Refereeing ensures the quality of academic publications.
  • The process of refereeing can be time-consuming for scholars.
  • She attended a refereeing workshop to improve her skills.
  • Refereeing decisions can greatly impact the game's outcome.
  • The refereeing process for the thesis was rigorous.

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  1. French:arbitrage, d'arbitrage, ...
  2. German:Schiedsrichterei, Schiedsrichter-, ...
  3. Italian:arbitraggio, arbitrale, ...
  4. Spanish:arbitraje, arbitral, ...
  5. Portuguese:arbitragem, de arbitragem, ...
  6. Chinese:裁判工作, 裁判的, ...
  7. Japanese:審判, 審判の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْكِيم, تَحْكِيمِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁפּוּט, שִׁפּוּטִי, ...
  10. Russian:судейство, судейский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суддівство, суддівський, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्णयन, रेफरी, ...
referee
ˌrɛfəˈri

Definition of referee - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
sports judgingact as a judge in a sports event
  • She will referee the basketball game tonight..
judge umpire
2.
dispute resolutionmediate or settle a dispute between parties
  • The manager had to referee the disagreement between the teams.
adjudicate arbitrate mediate
3.
evaluationTECH.judge a colleague's work for quality and accuracyTECH.
  • He was asked to referee the research paper.
assess evaluate review

Noun

1.
sportsofficial ensuring rules are followed in sports
  • The referee blew the whistle to start the match.
judge umpire
2.
dispute resolutionperson who settles a dispute
  • The referee helped the neighbors resolve their argument.
arbiter mediator
3.
job applicationUKperson providing a reference for someoneUK
  • She listed her former manager as a referee.
recommender reference
4.
publishingTECH.expert judging manuscripts for publicationTECH.
  • The referee recommended revisions to the article.
assessor evaluator reviewer
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Expressions with referee

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sports official reviewing plays using video technology
The video referee confirmed the goal after reviewing the footage.
official in soccer assisting the main referee
The assistant referee raised the flag for offside.

Origin of referee

French, référer (to refer) + -ee (one who)

Examples of referee in a sentence

  • They needed someone to referee the volleyball tournament.
  • She was asked to referee the heated debate.
  • The judge had to referee the contract dispute.
  • She agreed to referee the article for the journal.
  • He will referee the colleague's thesis next week.
  • The referee issued a red card for the foul.

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  1. French:arbitrer, arbitre, ...
  2. German:schiedsrichtern, Schiedsrichter, ...
  3. Italian:giudicare, arbitro, ...
  4. Spanish:arbitrar, árbitro, ...
  5. Portuguese:arbitrar, árbitro, ...
  6. Chinese:裁判, 仲裁者, ...
  7. Japanese:審判をする, 審判, ...
  8. Arabic:حَكَمَ, حَكَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁפּוֹט, שׁוֹפֵט, ...
  10. Russian:судить, судья, ...
  11. Ukrainian:судити, рефері, ...
  12. Hindi:रेफरी करना, रेफरी, ...
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